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In a shocking turn of events that turned a bustling street in Pathum Thani into a dramatic scene straight out of an action movie, a daring sting operation took an unexpected twist yesterday, June 29. Amid the routine hum of a convenience store and a neighboring eatery, chaos erupted when an e-cigarette vendor, entangled in an undercover police operation, fired at officers trying to apprehend him, before slipping away like smoke dissipating into thin air. It was around 2 PM, the air thick with the aroma of savory street food mingling with the chatter of locals, when suddenly two gunshots echoed, sending bystanders ducking for cover. The mayhem left two officers injured. Police Sergeant Autsanai, a young officer just 28 and already seasoned in street-level operations, took bullets in the arm and leg. Volunteer officer Apichai, caught in the compassion of his duty, sustained a grave wound; a gunshot piercing…

In the wee hours of June 29, when the world was still snug in its slumber, a rather unfortunate event unfolded right in front of the Moo Moo Wash shop, nestled in the heart of Village 3, Bo Win Subdistrict of Si Racha District, Chon Buri. It was at the bewitching hour of 3am when Kampanat Saentho, the diligent assistant village headman of Village 3, chanced upon what must have been a distressing sight as he returned from doing rounds at the local entertainment hot spots. There, lying amid the shadows of the quiet street, was a motorcycle that had dramatically veered astray, crashing into the unforgiving pavement. Two good Samaritans were bent over the vehicle’s rider, a young man of just 21, named Jarryawat Wongkhamchan. He lay in a critical state, blood seeping ominously from his mouth and nose. Kampanat, with his quick-thinking instincts, wasted no time in dialing…

In the otherwise sun-kissed paradise of Phuket, nestled among the azure waves and swaying palm trees, a dramatic tale of law enforcement unfolded recently. A 24-year-old man, hailing from the laid-back province of Satun, found himself in the clutches of the law for possessing something a tad more dangerous than a beach ball — an illegal firearm and ammunition. The clock ticked towards 9pm on June 27 when officers from the Phuket City Police Station embarked on their routine patrol. These were no ordinary beachcombing patrols, mind you, but a diligent sweep of the Koh Siray area. The officers, with their eagle eyes, spotted a man behaving as stealthily as a cat at midnight as he exited a convenience store. Suspicion piqued, they stopped the individual, identified as Phon, and invited him for a little chat plus a customary search. Lo and behold, tucked away, Phon hid a homemade .38-caliber…

In a poignant tale that has left a community in solemn anticipation, factory worker Surapong, known for his penchant for bird hunting, disappeared under mysterious circumstances while retrieving a shot bird. On a day intended for leisure from the usual grind, it seems that fate had other plans for the 35-year-old well-known in his circle for his adventurous spirit. On the afternoon of June 29, a sense of unease descended on the Don Chimphli subdistrict’s otherwise tranquil landscape in Bang Nam Priao district, Chachoengsao province. Police Lieutenant Suthep Sukhpanich, taking on the urgent role of orchestrating a rescue, reported a drowning in a pond once used for soil excavation. This vast water body, spanning two rai, harbors depths plunging several dozen meters at its central point and running three meters deep along its fringes. The pond is framed by a lush tapestry of lotus and cattail plants, creating a deceptively…

The gentle hum of activity at the Padang Yo checkpoint in Sungai Kolok district, Narathiwat, was far from routine on June 28th, when officials from the Department of Fisheries, in an impressive collaboration with several agencies, took decisive action against an illegal influx of white sea bass. Picture this: 157 foam boxes meticulously packed, nearly bursting at the seams with 7,536 kilograms of fish, which, if they could talk, would lament their uninvited journey valuing around 600,000 baht. The scene was reminiscent of a Hollywood drama, where the protagonist, in this case, the vigilant Director-General Bancha Sukkhaew, executes a masterful sting to protect the nation’s aquatic treasures. Under the vigilant guidance of Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Akara Phromphao’s policies, this operation was more than just about fish—it was a shield protecting Thailand’s economy, and the well-being of its consumers. With an acumen as sharp as the teeth of the…

The tranquility of a palm plantation in Trang province, Thailand, was shattered with the grim discovery of a partially buried body. Identified through a driving license found on the scene, the deceased is believed to be 33-year-old Taweechai Promsangchan. It’s a mystery unfurling in the midst of swaying palms, wrapped in an enigma of silence, only occasionally interrupted by chirping crickets and rustling leaves. On the evening of June 29, the serene ambience was disrupted when Police Lieutenant Nopphakorn Watthanakit from Mueang Trang Police Station received a report about the presence of a corpse partially buried amidst the rugged terrain of this once-peaceful district. The scene was set approximately 20 to 30 meters from the narrow road, with motorcycle tire marks suggesting an escape into seclusion. An ominous arm, adorned with tattoos, lay exposed, breaking the earth’s surface. Rescuers unearthed the body to reveal a man lying uncomfortably on his…

In a bizarre and rather shocking episode of pilferage from Chon Buri, Thailand, a Cambodian national has found himself in deep waters after unraveling the plot of his own crime. The man, entangled in a web of desperation and addiction, ingeniously thought of sneaking into a factory and slicing off PVC electrical cables to fuel his cravings for methamphetamine. Now, that’s a costly heist—not just figuratively—but one that floored the factory’s operations—totaling damages over a million baht! The audacious act was caught on CCTV footage on June 29. Sporting a distinctive green camouflage long-sleeve shirt, the suspect managed to cut more than 300 meters of cables. But his stealth operation was hardly foolproof; his misadventures also led him to snip off the cable powering the CCTV cameras, inadvertently capturing his own act of cutting edge theft! Enter Police Lieutenant Colonel Kornpong Sukvisit and his diligent team from the Bang Lamung…

In the heart of bustling Bangkok, an unexpected mishap unfolded that truly epitomizes those “Oops!” moments we all dread. Picture this: a 36-year-old named Apichai, driving his trusty Mitsubishi Triton pickup like he’s done countless times before, somehow finds himself on a collision course with not just any building but the entrance of the Yannawa Police Station. Yep, it was a late-night blunder to remember, forever marking the calendar on the night of June 29. Now, how did this textbook tale of unintended acceleration meet its rather embarrassing end? Apichai, no doubt a bit flustered, confessed that while making a routine right turn onto Surasak Road, nestled comfortably beside the police station, his foot decided to take its own little adventure. Instead of caressing the brake, it pressed the accelerator—his trusty steed lurched forward and dinged up the police station’s gate. Talk about causing a scene in the wrong place!…

As the calendar flips to June 30, 2025, Thailand finds itself bracing for a meteorological monsoon extravaganza destined to soak 40 provinces, Bangkok included. The Thailand Meteorological Department has sounded the klaxons, forecasting substantial sky-water shenanigans over the next 24 hours. Blame it all on the moderate southwest monsoon raging through the Andaman Sea, across the Land of Smiles, and into the Gulf of Thailand, accompanied by a roguish low-pressure system loitering over northern Vietnam. This climatic duet is drumming up quite the atmospheric jamboree. Over in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf, winds are set to frolic at whim, churning waves up to a capricious two meters. Surfers and seafarers, hoist your sails or maybe just hoist a glass for comfort. In the northern reaches, brace for a 60% chance of thunderstorms, delivering hefty sprinkles in locales like Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, and the world-famed hobbit hideout—Chiang Rai.…